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Well, Anniec you are a true star!!

Just 2 to go!

"Jolly's after orifice" (4,2) ( _ O _ E/ _ _ )

and "Shock condition of teararses when separated" (5,4)

( S _ L _ _ / _ N _ S )

I think this is correct. Please tell me if i@m wrong!!

"Old leader from old city with pecker in an erect state" (5) I've inserted NEHRU. Can you see the wordplay? I can't!!

Shock condition is split ends

Word play in Nehru is hen (pecker) vabwardsith Ur (old city)

nehru

this must be a down clue as pecker is hen in erect state or up, not sure of ru

Am going to bed now as that last word was supposed to say backwards! I think I need some sleep!

anniec, Just to put your mind at rest.Ur is the oldest known city (from the bible).
I think the setter was being a bit playful re."with pecker in an erect state"
sweet dreams.

HOLE UP fits, but the wordplay is a bit tenuous.

sorry Anniec, you already explained the answer.
(UrHen)vabwardsith. :-)

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